Patrick Stephen Noone

Patrick Stephen Noone passed away at home in his New England Patriot room, his final wish, on Feb. 22, 2013.

Born in Canadensis in 1951, he was the son of the late Emmett and Eloise (Brush) Noone.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Louis-Noone; his beloved children, Amy Noone Frederick and husband Jeff, and Eric Noone and wife Christina; and his four adored grandchildren, Gracie, Izzie, Michael and Philip Patrick; and his adopted son, Grant Bundy and his cockapoo, Buffie, who he loved so much and who gave him "tisses" every morning.

He was surrounded and cared for by his loving siblings during his several months journey with sarcoma cancer, sisters Joan and husband Tom Higgins and Betty and husband John Noll and Kathy and husband Tom Calcaterra; brother Rick Noone and wife Connie; and several nephews and nieces, who he loved so much; and his best friend, Perry Fulmer.

Pat passed away 29 years sober and was always there for other suffering alcoholics. He spent 38 years in the beer industry, finishing his career with the past 12 years being employed with the Yuengling Brewing Company of Pottsville, the oldest brewery in America. The last five years, Pat, known as "Patriot," was the business development manager and ended with his proudest accomplishment, opening the state of Ohio (OHYO) for Yuengling. Yuengling named this new territory the "Patriot Division" in Pat's honor.

Pat coached T-ball, Little League and senior league baseball. He taught Sunday school and served on many church committees with the most memorable one being SWAP, Serving With Appalachian People. He caught the largest thrusher shark one year in New Jersey (422 pounds) and got published in the New Jersey Angler.

His incredible love and fandom for the New England Patriots got him Fan of the Year in 2007 and the love of his tailgate family at Foxborough, Mass. He went to every home game the past 14 years and the past four Super Bowls.

He was a husband who was a best friend, a father who always showed up, a "Poppy" who made everything fun, a man who was loved and respected by his peers and a friend to many.

There will be viewing hours from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, and from 3 to 5 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the funeral home. Private cremation will take place following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to VNA Hospice, 502 VNA Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, who gave Pat such wonderful care. A special thanks to Joe, Doris, Pastor Richards and other caregivers who helped Pat stay comfortable. Thank you to Dr. Gounder at Sloan Kettering and Dr. Falanga, East Stroudsburg, who were his doctors during this journey. All of these people helped him get to the next place, Heaven.

We will never forget the love, support, cards, emails and gifts we received throughout this entire journey from family, friends, the Yuengling family and wholesalers, our beloved "Patriot" tailgate family in Massachusetts and Mr. Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots. GO PATRIOTS!